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Love to see Butler University students leading the charge! ?? ? Making rides easier and more affordable—that’s how you Bird. ?? ?? ?

??This week’s grant and opportunity roundup!?? Apply as soon as you can! You don’t want to miss these chances to grow your business. Take it this way: worst case, you don’t get one. Best case, you do. You’ll never find out if you don’t apply. Grants for Women owned businesses: 1??Enthuse Foundation Grant Program Financial support for women entrepreneurs CPG industry. Deadline: April 28, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/kw2i50VomYo Grants under this program: * Operating Grant — $10,000 * Business Insurance Grant — $2,500 * Business Tools Grant — $2,500 * Digital Marketing Grant — $4,500 * Healthcare Grant — $2,500 * Retirement Grant — $2,500 * Veteran & Military Spouses Grant — $10,000 * Professional Services Grant — $2,500 Eligibility: * Women entrepreneurs with a CPG business * Full-time business owners, U.S. citizens * Must not have received prior funding from Enthuse 2??Makers Mindset Workshop with Ulta Beauty Free workshops for early-stage women entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, featuring grant opportunities. Prize: $15,000 in grant funding Deadline: March 31, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/BUQn50VomYq Eligibility: * U.S.-registered businesses in beauty, food, beverage, pet, tech goods, or home goods sectors * Must attend 8 sessions (April 21–May 16, 2025) and pitch on May 29, 2025 * Priority given to revenue-generating businesses 3??UpGreyed Her 2025 Prize: $4,000 Deadline: April 8, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/uNU250VomYk 4??Entreprenista x Bill $1K Giveaway Prize: $1,000 Deadline: March 28, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/1QL250VomYl General Grants: 5?? Feed The Soul Foundation: Restaurant Business Development Grant Program Helps culinary business owners looking for strategic guidance and growth. Prize: $15,000 value in services and resources Deadline: April 15, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/50x450VomYp 6??Santander X Cultivate Small Business Program Supports early-stage food entrepreneurs with mentorship, capital, and a 12-week curriculum. Prize: $20,000 and program participation Applications accepted March–June (Fall cohort) and November–January (Spring cohort) Apply here: https://ow.ly/UN8P50VomYn Eligibility: * Food industry businesses with: * At least 1 year in operation * $25k–$1M in annual revenue * 1–10 full-time employees * Based in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Greater Philadelphia, NYC, or Miami 7??O’Shaughnessy Ventures Fellowship & Grants Funding innovative ideas from ambitious individuals across various disciplines, including researchers, builders, and creatives. Prize: $100,000 fellowships and $10,000 grants Deadline: March 1 – April 30, 2025 Apply here: https://ow.ly/HZKu50VomYm #grants #opportunities #womenshistorymonth #BlackTechSaturdays #womenentrepreneurs #smallbusinessfunding #businessgrowth

Micromobility Roundup this week: - Porsche AG Unveils Next-Gen E-Bikes - Hamilton Bike Share Inc (HBSI) Seeks Funding - IDEAL BIKE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL Reports Revenue Drop in 2024 - Portland Micromobility Statistics 2024 - Today Raises €3M And much more! https://lnkd.in/eiUmWY3z

Michigan innovators, the Great Lakes need you! ?? The Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge is a pitch competition focused on tackling pressing freshwater challenges like water quality, forever chemicals, and stormwater management. ?? $35K prize for 1st place, $15K for 2nd, $10K for 3rd ?? Winners will be showcased at the OCEAN 25 Conference ?? Get business acceleration support + build your network Register by March 28: https://spklr.io/6040472j

?? Spring is in the air, and scooters are back in Toledo! ???? With the 2025 Veo season officially launched, Toledo is rolling full speed ahead into sustainable micromobility! ?? Veo’s Astro standing scooters and Cosmo seated scooters are hitting the streets, giving residents and visitors a convenient, affordable, and eco-friendly way to get around. ?? Micromobility is making an impact! ? 44% of riders don’t own a car—scooters provide essential transportation. ? 66% of riders have reduced car usage thanks to Veo. ? 51% use Veo for work or school commutes—not just for fun! Toledo is showing how shared mobility can transform urban travel. https://lnkd.in/g29fEuGk ???? Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just enjoying a ride in the sunshine—ride safe, ride smart, and enjoy the journey! ?? #Micromobility #UrbanMobility #ETransportation #Scooters #SharedMobility

?? Finding & Owning Your Voice - a topic that truly resonates with us at GEKOT Robotics Inc.! We’re so proud of our co-founder, Maxine (Natosha) Kennebrew, for sharing her inspiring journey at Black Tech Saturdays’s HerStory event ??? - from automotive ?? to teaching ?? to computer science ??. Her story is a testament to the power of lifelong learning and helping others grow. It also highlights a core value both GEKOT Robotics co-founders share: empowering others through knowledge. That’s why every year, we welcome interns ?? to learn, innovate, and contribute at GEKOT Robotics, continuing the cycle of discovery and growth. Keep inspiring, Maxine! ?????? #HerStory #WomenInTech #Leadership #LifelongLearning

"Empowered women empower women." Wiebke Hagendorf-Schr?ter came to support me during my fireside chat, at Black Tech Saturdays Women Empowerment Summit and together, we got to experience the energy, brilliance, and inspiration of a room full of trailblazing women in tech. There’s something truly special about being in a space where innovation, ambition, and community come together. Thank you, Wiebke Hagendorf-Schr?ter, for being part of my community—the people who uplift, challenge, and fuel me every day. Grateful to have incredible colleagues at GEKOT Robotics Inc. who support and encourage each other as we push the boundaries of innovation. #BlackTechSaturdays #HerStory #WomenInTech #WomenSupportingWomen #GekotRobotics #Trailblazers

The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Talent Transformation team is here to support your manufacturing/mobility training needs. Our latest GEM-funded offering is Leadership/Supervisory training by notable training providers. Check this out ?? and quick apply here: https://lnkd.in/gDm7NA2N #upskilling #talenttransformation #leadership #mobilitycareers #manufacturingjobs #GEM

?? Fluctuo’s European Shared Mobility Annual Review 2024 is out! ?????? Big numbers, big trends! Shared mobility in Europe continues to evolve, with 940,000 shared vehicles powering 640 million trips and generating €2.1 billion in revenue (+10% YoY). Some key takeaways: ? Dockless bikes are having a moment! ??♂? Ridership surged 58%, with London leading the charge at 28M trips. ? Station-based bikes? ?? Paris' Vélib' Métropole takes the crown ?? with 49M rides, making it Europe's most-used service. ?? Scooter fleets shrank by 16%, and ridership dropped 9%—largely due to city-imposed fleet limits. With micro-mobility booming in some areas and shifting in others, safety and efficiency are more important than ever. Check out the full report and let’s keep the conversation going! ??? https://lnkd.in/evax42Z #Micromobility #SharedMobility #UrbanTransport #ETransportation?

?? Micromobility continues being on the MOVE in NYC! ??? E-scooter ridership in New York City is shattering records ?? - even in the middle of winter! ?? According to Lime, riders have already taken 200,000+ trips in 2025, with February alone seeing a 79% increase from last year. What’s even more exciting? Half of these trips happened during peak commute hours, proving that e-scooters aren’t just for fun - they’re a key part of urban mobility ?????. For more details: https://lnkd.in/gSB5N74i #Micromobility #ETransportation #SmartMobility